Ministry of Defence Police - Vetting Officer

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) are an independent constabulary reporting to the Secretary of State. Their primary role is the armed policing of defence and other critical national infrastructure including nuclear sites.

The MDP consists of around 2700 officers and almost 300 civilian support staff. MDP HQ is based at RAF WYton, near Huntingdon.

The Vetting department is a small team within the Professional Standards Department. It is responsible for the Police Vetting of all new recruits, transferees and existing officers and civilians.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to play a vital part in upholding ethical policing standards, at a time when reassuring the public about the suitability of police personnel has never been more important.

As a Vetting Officer, you will be working within a highly confidential environment in close collaboration with other staff and police forces. You will be responsible for managing your own vetting cases, from case creation through to completion.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the College of Policing Vetting APP you will be responsible for completing vetting checks on all recruits and serving Police Officers, highlighting any concerns to the Vetting Supervisor.

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  Use the force vetting database (Gatekeeper) to manage new and existing vetting cases. Gathering the required information/intelligence to make an informed assessment and reach a proportionate decision for granting, refusing or withdrawing force vetting.

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  Liaise with other Police Forces, Military organisations, HM Prison Service and other relevant agencies to gather the required information/intelligence to make an informed assessment.

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  Interrogate the Police National Computer, Police National Database, Police Professional Standards databases, Anti-Corruption Unit databases, Credit Reference Agency and open source/social media platforms and other related intelligence and information sources.

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  Ensure effective case management of vetting files, undertaking all tasks required to progress cases to conclusion, meeting performance standards dictated by the Force Vetting Manager.

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  Provide information, advice and guidance to vetting applicants regarding completion of the process and in accordance with the APP.

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  Ensure that Vetting Reviews and Aftercare requirements are completed in accordance with APP.

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  Provide advice, guidance and support to less experienced Vetting Case Officers and to other internal departments as required.

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  Ensure confidentiality of information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Report data breaches as soon as you become aware of one occurring.

• Other duties relevant to the role as reasonably directed by Head of PSD or the Vetting Supervisor.

• Ability to analyse, assimilate and record information; interpret and apply legislation / policy; and make informed recommendations and decisions.
• Good communication skills (verbal, aural and written)
• Ability to record relevant information accurately using departmental IT systems.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage high workloads in accordance with strict deadlines.
• Experience with Vetting databases would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Special Conditions:

• Post holder must be vetted to both National Security Vetting SC (Security Check) and Force Vetting MV (Management Vetting).
• The successful candidate must undertake the necessary mandatory training to qualify in the use of the Police National Computer (PNC) & Police National Database (PND), and other in house training and courses as required.

Working Pattern

Full time - permanent, Monday to Friday, office based (hybrid or remote working is not available).

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options - flexible working hours scheme
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days Annual Leave which increases by one day for each year completed service, up to a maximum of 30 days
• A generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave package
• On site gym
• Employee well being service
• In year reward and thank you schemes
• Access for Blue Light discount and Defence Discount Service

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Job contact :

Name :
Angela Murton
Email :
angela.murton458@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
03001633618

Recruitment team :

Email :
dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk